SECTION 4: DVR1 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING
4.1Overview of the DVR1 Main Menu
The DVR1 Series Main Menu allows quick and easy programming of vital system data and operating parameters. The following table provides a summary of user actions that are accessible via the DVR1 Main Menu.
| User Action | Corresponding Menu |
| Set Time/Date | TIME/DATE |
| Configure Alarms | ALARMS |
| Configure Scheduled Recordings | TIMER SETTINGS |
| Configure Recording Parameters | RECORD SETTINGS |
| Configure | DISPLAY SETTINGS |
| Manage Archive Storage | ARCHIVE SETUP |
| Access the Advanced Menu | ADVANCED MENU |
| View Important Device Information | ABOUT DSR |
NOTE: Upon initial power up, the DVR1 will be set to the factory default parameters (see Appendix A for a complete listing of the Factory Default Settings).
To access the DVR1 Main Menu, press MENU. The menu below will appear on the system’s primary monitor.
TIME/DATE
ALARMS
TIMER SETTINGS
RECORD SETTINGS
DISPLAY SETTINGS
ARCHIVE SETUP
ADVANCED MENU
ABOUT DSR
4.2Setting the Time/Date
Main Menu ➝ Time/Date
Use this menu to specify the following:
• The time format: 12 or 24 hours. | SET TIME FORMAT | ||
SET DATE FORMAT | |||
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• | The date format: MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD. | SET TIME | |
• | The time: HH/MM/SS. | SET DATE | |
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•The date: MM/DD/YY/DAY.
4.3 Configuring Alarms |
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Main Menu ➝ Alarms |
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Use this menu to specify the following: |
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HARDWIRE ALARM | ENABLE | ||
• Whether the DVR1 will activate an alarm condition when the unit | |||
TELETEXT ALARM | DISABLE | ||
detects a signal on the Alarm In connection of the Accessories PCB. | |||
ALARM BUZZER ENABLE | |||
(Parameter: HARDWIRE ALARM – ENABLE/DISABLE.) | |||
[CANCEL] [OK] |
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•Whether the DVR1 will activate an alarm condition corresponding to the teletext alarm signal of a multiplexer or other device.
(Parameter: TELETEXT ALARM – ENABLE/DISABLE.)
•Whether the DVR1 will sound its internal buzzer during an alarm condition. (Parameter: ALARM BUZZER – ENABLE/DISABLE.)
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